Marcus Smart has put up 3.5 assists per game this year, ranking him in the 82nd percentile -- near the top of the league by this standard over this stretch.The Washington Wizards have played at the 4th-fastest tempo in the league this year.The Washington Wizards will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the speediest pace offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (the Jazz).The Washington Wizards have been the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games as the visting team (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).
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